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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Hilux Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Ninth-generation Hilux Double Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2050 kg
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Length
5320 mm
5270 mm
Width
1885 mm
1855 mm
Height
1865 mm
1855 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
312 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1145.8 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
2155 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2950 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
795 kg
1050 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
983 mm
Rear Headroom
930 mm
951 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1033 mm
Rear Legroom
700 mm
886 mm
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
1GD-FTV
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
3956 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
15.6:1
10.5:1
Bore
92 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
103.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
202 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
381 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
176 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.7 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.6 kW/tonne
98.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.0 Nm/tonne
185.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
0.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
48 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, 4WD
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Standard
Standard
Transfer Case
Two-speed transfer case
Standard
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.909:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter lock-up
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted automatic selector
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Part-Time 4WD
4WD/
4WD Engagement
Part-time selectable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Electronic rotary selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
2.566:1
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro 2 without OBD
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
87
Combined Driving Range
1064
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
838 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
792 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Cruise Control
All-speed adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Vinyl
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Vinyl
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Vinyl
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Mid
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
870000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
999900
870000
Starting Price Zar
999900
870000
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Hilux Double Cab
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
7
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hilux Double Cab and Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Hilux Double Cab 74 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 78.
Efficiency index: Hilux Double Cab 55 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Double Cab 99 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 50.
Practicality index: Hilux Double Cab 90 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 85.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Double Cab not separately scored vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Hilux Double Cab leads by 18 points
Hilux Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
90/100
Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
85/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 63 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Double Cab leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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Hilux Double Cab vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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